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Opinion: Covid-19 deepens Nordic disharmony
Many expected the Nordic region to weather the Covid-19 pandemic with relatively little damage. However, Sweden’s lax response to the health crisis not only took a heavy toll on the population, it also exposed a deep divergence in values between the authorities in Stockholm and neighboring countries.
Malta under pressure
Frustrated at the lack of European solidarity during both the migrant crisis and the Covid-19 pandemic, the Maltese have grown increasingly disillusioned with the European Union. The government has adopted new populist rhetoric highly critical of Brussels, and the country appears to be seeking ties beyond the European continent.
Feel-good immigration policies in the U.S. and Europe
The U.S. and Europe face a flood of migrants. In both cases, leaders have signaled that immigrants would be welcome, spurring a wave of foreigners hoping to enter. But in Europe especially, a misplaced attempt at humanitarianism has made it easier for immigrants to abuse the system. On the other ...
GIS Dossier: The Nordic countries
Nordic countries have become synonymous with successful welfare states, but the reality is more nuanced. The recent flood of migrants into the European Union has severely tested the limits of these systems, even causing a significant political backlash in some cases. In parallel, the region must address the security threats ...
Myths and realities of the Nordic welfare state
Far from being a homogenous bloc, Nordic countries differ greatly when it comes to their implementation of the welfare state so idealized by Western liberals. While Denmark has invested in a model that capitalizes on flexibility and national unity, Sweden has opted for an internationalist approach that is slowly eating ...
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